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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.64, 508.67 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.64, 508.67 and 248.11 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.64 : 508.67 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.64/508.67 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.64x = 508.67 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.64x = 126,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,208.01/339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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