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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 505.19 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 505.19 and 248.19 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 505.19 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/505.19 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 505.19 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 125,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,383.11/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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