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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 494.38 and 248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 494.38 and 248.17 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 494.38 = 248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/494.38 = 248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 494.38 × 248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 122,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,690.28/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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