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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 535.30 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 535.30 and 248.03 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 535.30 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/535.30 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 535.30 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 132,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,770.46/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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