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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 500.79 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 500.79 and 248.23 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 500.79 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/500.79 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 500.79 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 124,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,311.10/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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