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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 369.77 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 369.77 and 247.46 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 369.77 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/369.77 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 369.77 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 91,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,500.20/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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