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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 343.04 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 343.04 and 240.30 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 343.04 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/343.04 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 343.04 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 82,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,431.31/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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