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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.88, 494.98 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.88, 494.98 and 248.54 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 494.98 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/494.98 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 494.98 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 123,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,019.23/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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