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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 508.14 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 508.14 and 248.58 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 508.14 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/508.14 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 508.14 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 126,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,313.44/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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