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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 497.10 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 497.10 and 248.29 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 497.10 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/497.10 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 497.10 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 123,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,424.96/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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