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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 341.28 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 341.28 and 241.16 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 341.28 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/341.28 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 341.28 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 82,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,303.08/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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