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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 495.34 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 495.34 and 248.76 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 495.34 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/495.34 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 495.34 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 123,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,220.78/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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