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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 495.04 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 495.04 and 248.40 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 495.04 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/495.04 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 495.04 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 122,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,967.94/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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