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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 505.14 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 505.14 and 248.36 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 505.14 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/505.14 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 505.14 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 125,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,456.57/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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