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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 501.62 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 501.62 and 248.12 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 501.62 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/501.62 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 501.62 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 124,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,461.95/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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