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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 526.62 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 526.62 and 248.10 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 526.62 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/526.62 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 526.62 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 130,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,654.42/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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