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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 371.67 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 371.67 and 246.43 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 371.67 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/371.67 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 371.67 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 91,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,590.64/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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