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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 372.64 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 372.64 and 247.12 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 372.64 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/372.64 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 372.64 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 92,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,086.80/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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