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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 506.12 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 506.12 and 248.70 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 506.12 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/506.12 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 506.12 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 125,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,872.04/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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