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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 341.77 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 341.77 and 241.53 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 341.77 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/341.77 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 341.77 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 82,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,547.71/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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