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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372.48 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372.48 and 245.44 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372.48 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372.48 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372.48 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 91,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421.49/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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