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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.85, 527.48 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.85, 527.48 and 248.81 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.85 : 527.48 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.85/527.48 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.85x = 527.48 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.85x = 131,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,241.05/351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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