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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 533.76 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 533.76 and 248.32 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 533.76 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/533.76 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 533.76 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 132,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,543.28/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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