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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 373.16 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 373.16 and 241.84 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 373.16 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/373.16 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 373.16 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 90,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,245.01/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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