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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.89 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.89 and 242.11 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.89 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.89 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.89 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 90,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,280.40/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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