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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 494.98 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 494.98 and 248.62 is: 343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 494.98 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/494.98 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 494.98 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 123,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,061.93/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.23

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