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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.99, 501.27 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.99, 501.27 and 248.11 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.99 : 501.27 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.99/501.27 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.99x = 501.27 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.99x = 124,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,370.10/334.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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