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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 533.46 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 533.46 and 248 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 533.46 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/533.46 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 533.46 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 132,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,298.08/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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