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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 525.30 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 525.30 and 248.03 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 525.30 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/525.30 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 525.30 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 130,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,290.16/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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