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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 505.44 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 505.44 and 248.42 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 505.44 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/505.44 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 505.44 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 125,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,561.40/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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