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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 500.97 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 500.97 and 248.36 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 500.97 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/500.97 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 500.97 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 124,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,422.16/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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