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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 372.86 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 372.86 and 240.31 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 372.86 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/372.86 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 372.86 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 89,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,602.13/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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