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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.72 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.72 and 244.08 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.72 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.72 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.72 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 90,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,973.50/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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