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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 526.41 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 526.41 and 248.18 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 526.41 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/526.41 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 526.41 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 130,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,640.56/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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