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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 341.94 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 341.94 and 247.56 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 341.94 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/341.94 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 341.94 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 84,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,648.96/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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