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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 343.11 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 343.11 and 245.58 is: 338.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 343.11 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/343.11 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 343.11 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 84,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,260.95/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.64

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