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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 374.74 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 374.74 and 240.64 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 374.74 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/374.74 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 374.74 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 90,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,177.25/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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