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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 341.82 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 341.82 and 238.44 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 341.82 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/341.82 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 341.82 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 81,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.56/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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