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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 343.38 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 343.38 and 238.56 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 343.38 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/343.38 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 343.38 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 81,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,916.73/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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