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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 559.32 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 559.32 and 248.08 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 559.32 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/559.32 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 559.32 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 138,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,756.11/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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