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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 371.90 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 371.90 and 242.01 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 371.90 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/371.90 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 371.90 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 90,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004.12/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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