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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 345.45 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 345.45 and 246.36 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 345.45 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/345.45 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 345.45 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 85,105.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,105.06/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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