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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 491.62 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 491.62 and 248.50 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 491.62 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/491.62 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 491.62 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 122,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,167.57/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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