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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.34, 535.38 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.34, 535.38 and 248.92 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.34 : 535.38 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.34/535.38 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.34x = 535.38 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.34x = 133,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,266.79/357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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