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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 533.16 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 533.16 and 246.88 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 533.16 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/533.16 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 533.16 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 131,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,625.21/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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