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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 341.92 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 341.92 and 244.12 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 341.92 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/341.92 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 341.92 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 83,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,469.51/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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