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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 559.38 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 559.38 and 248.02 is: 342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 559.38 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/559.38 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 559.38 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 138,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,737.43/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.26

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