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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 371.11 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 371.11 and 242.18 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 371.11 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/371.11 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 371.11 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 89,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,875.42/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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