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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.33, 504.26 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.33, 504.26 and 248.96 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.33 : 504.26 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.33/504.26 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.33x = 504.26 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.33x = 125,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,536.80/365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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