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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.01, 495.48 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.01, 495.48 and 248.55 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.01 : 495.48 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.01/495.48 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.01x = 495.48 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.01x = 123,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,151.55/359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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