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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.68 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.68 and 247.68 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.68 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.68 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.68 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 92,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,553.06/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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