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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.17 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.17 and 248.48 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.17 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.17 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.17 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 132,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,979.04/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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