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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 502.38 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 502.38 and 248.18 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 502.38 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/502.38 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 502.38 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 124,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,678.16/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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