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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 505.44 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 505.44 and 249.48 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 505.44 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/505.44 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 505.44 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 126,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,097.17/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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