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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 373.52 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 373.52 and 247.04 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 373.52 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/373.52 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 373.52 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 92,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,274.38/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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