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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 495.06 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 495.06 and 248.26 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 495.06 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/495.06 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 495.06 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 122,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,903.60/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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