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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 509.83 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 509.83 and 248.64 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 509.83 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/509.83 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 509.83 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 126,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,765.37/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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