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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.89, 372.69 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.89, 372.69 and 241.59 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.89 : 372.69 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.89/372.69 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.89x = 372.69 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.89x = 90,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,038.18/248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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