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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 510.30 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 510.30 and 248.88 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 510.30 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/510.30 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 510.30 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 127,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,003.46/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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