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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.98, 373.47 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.98, 373.47 and 241.46 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.98 : 373.47 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.98/373.47 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.98x = 373.47 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.98x = 90,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,178.07/248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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