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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 508.15 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 508.15 and 248.02 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 508.15 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/508.15 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 508.15 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 126,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,031.36/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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