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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 505.59 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 505.59 and 248.83 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 505.59 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/505.59 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 505.59 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 125,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,808.01/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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