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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 342.12 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 342.12 and 242.18 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 342.12 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/342.12 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 342.12 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 82,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,856.39/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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