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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 340.64 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 340.64 and 240.84 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 340.64 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/340.64 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 340.64 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 82,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,039.44/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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