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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 535.29 and 248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 535.29 and 248.41 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 535.29 = 248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/535.29 = 248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 535.29 × 248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 132,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,971.39/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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