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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 535.44 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 535.44 and 248.80 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 535.44 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/535.44 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 535.44 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 133,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,217.47/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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