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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 370.50 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 370.50 and 239.64 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 370.50 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/370.50 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 370.50 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 88,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786.62/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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