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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 505.44 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 505.44 and 248.34 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 505.44 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/505.44 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 505.44 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 125,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,520.97/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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