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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 370.08 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 370.08 and 247.14 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 370.08 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/370.08 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 370.08 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 91,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,461.57/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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