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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.31 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.31 and 244.42 is: 336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.31 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.31 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.31 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 83,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,666.40/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.82

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