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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 342.87 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 342.87 and 246.33 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 342.87 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/342.87 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 342.87 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 84,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,459.17/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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