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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.56 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.56 and 247.52 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.56 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.56 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.56 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 92,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,212.95/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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