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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 508.92 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 508.92 and 248.08 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 508.92 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/508.92 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 508.92 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 126,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,252.87/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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