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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 505.60 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 505.60 and 248.84 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 505.60 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/505.60 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 505.60 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 125,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,812.25/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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