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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 526.32 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 526.32 and 248.38 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 526.32 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/526.32 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 526.32 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 130,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,727.36/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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