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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 495.15 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 495.15 and 248.66 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 495.15 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/495.15 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 495.15 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 123,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,121.52/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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