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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 495.82 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 495.82 and 248.97 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 495.82 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/495.82 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 495.82 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 123,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,446.48/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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