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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 504.52 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 504.52 and 248.05 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 504.52 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/504.52 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 504.52 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 125,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,146.19/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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