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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 366.60 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 366.60 and 248.80 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 366.60 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/366.60 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 366.60 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 91,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,210.08/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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