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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.57, 535.86 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.57, 535.86 and 248.49 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.57 : 535.86 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.57/535.86 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.57x = 535.86 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.57x = 133,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,155.85/357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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