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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 342.45 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 342.45 and 247.93 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 342.45 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/342.45 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 342.45 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 84,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,903.63/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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