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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 494.96 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 494.96 and 248.42 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 494.96 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/494.96 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 494.96 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 122,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,954.25/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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