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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 372.51 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 372.51 and 240.08 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 372.51 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/372.51 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 372.51 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 89,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,430.69/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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