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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 496.10 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 496.10 and 248.76 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 496.10 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/496.10 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 496.10 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 123,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,411.08/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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