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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 370.42 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 370.42 and 242.04 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 370.42 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/370.42 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 370.42 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 89,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,656.46/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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