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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.89, 374.01 and 246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.89, 374.01 and 246.73 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.89 : 374.01 = 246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.89/374.01 = 246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.89x = 374.01 × 246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.89x = 92,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,279.49/248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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