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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.32, 495.60 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.32, 495.60 and 248.80 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.32 : 495.60 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.32/495.60 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.32x = 495.60 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.32x = 123,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,305.28/359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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