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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 373.34 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 373.34 and 247.39 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 373.34 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/373.34 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 373.34 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 92,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,360.27/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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