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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 374.18 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 374.18 and 242.48 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 374.18 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/374.18 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 374.18 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 90,731.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,731.17/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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