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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 342.15 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 342.15 and 237.34 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 342.15 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/342.15 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 342.15 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 81,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,205.88/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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