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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.48, 375.03 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.48, 375.03 and 248.67 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.48 : 375.03 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.48/375.03 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.48x = 375.03 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.48x = 93,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,258.71/249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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