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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.22, 527.11 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.22, 527.11 and 248.60 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.22 : 527.11 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.22/527.11 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.22x = 527.11 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.22x = 131,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,039.86/351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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