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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 506.24 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 506.24 and 248.97 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 506.24 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/506.24 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 506.24 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 126,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,037.33/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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