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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 342.72 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 342.72 and 238.72 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 342.72 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/342.72 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 342.72 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 81,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,814.12/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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