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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 382.01 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 382.01 and 248.67 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 382.01 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/382.01 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 382.01 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 94,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,993.18/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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