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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 504 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 504 and 248.82 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 504 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/504 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 504 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 125,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,405.28/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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