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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.07, 535.80 and 248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.07, 535.80 and 248.65 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.07 : 535.80 = 248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.07/535.80 = 248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.07x = 535.80 × 248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.07x = 133,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,226.67/357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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