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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 505.55 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 505.55 and 248.46 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 505.55 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/505.55 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 505.55 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 125,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,608.95/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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