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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 372.39 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 372.39 and 243.55 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 372.39 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/372.39 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 372.39 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 90,695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,695.58/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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