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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 342.42 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 342.42 and 240.44 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 342.42 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/342.42 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 342.42 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 82,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,331.46/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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