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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 508.83 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 508.83 and 248.97 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 508.83 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/508.83 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 508.83 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 126,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,683.41/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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