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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.52 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.52 and 248.36 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.52 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.52 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.52 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 126,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,292.24/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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