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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 370.50 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 370.50 and 245.52 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 370.50 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/370.50 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 370.50 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 90,965.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,965.16/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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