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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 526.74 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 526.74 and 248.20 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 526.74 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/526.74 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 526.74 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 130,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,737.89/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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