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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 535.32 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 535.32 and 248.50 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 535.32 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/535.32 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 535.32 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 133,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,027.02/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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