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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.41 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.41 and 248.10 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.41 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.41 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.41 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 130,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,352.98/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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