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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 505.14 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 505.14 and 248.23 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 505.14 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/505.14 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 505.14 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 125,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,390.60/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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