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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.57, 535.05 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.57, 535.05 and 248.15 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.57 : 535.05 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.57/535.05 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.57x = 535.05 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.57x = 132,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,772.66/356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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