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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 526.40 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 526.40 and 248.45 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 526.40 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/526.40 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 526.40 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 130,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,783.46/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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