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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 497.36 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 497.36 and 248.54 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 497.36 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/497.36 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 497.36 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 123,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,611.99/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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