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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 559.36 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 559.36 and 248.01 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 559.36 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/559.36 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 559.36 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 138,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726.87/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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