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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 343.94 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 343.94 and 247.12 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 343.94 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/343.94 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 343.94 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 84,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,994.45/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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