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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 525.88 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 525.88 and 248.98 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 525.88 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/525.88 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 525.88 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 130,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,933.60/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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