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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 371.13 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 371.13 and 246.27 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 371.13 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/371.13 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 371.13 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 91,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398.19/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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