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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 342.45 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 342.45 and 242.52 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 342.45 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/342.45 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 342.45 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 83,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,050.97/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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