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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.22, 523.50 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.22, 523.50 and 248.45 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.22 : 523.50 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.22/523.50 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.22x = 523.50 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.22x = 130,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,063.58/379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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