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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 534.25 and 248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 534.25 and 248.17 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 534.25 = 248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/534.25 = 248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 534.25 × 248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 132,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,584.82/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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