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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 369.80 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 369.80 and 246.96 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 369.80 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/369.80 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 369.80 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 91,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,325.81/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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