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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 341.10 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 341.10 and 241.04 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 341.10 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/341.10 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 341.10 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 82,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,217.04/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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