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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 536.31 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 536.31 and 248.16 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 536.31 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/536.31 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 536.31 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 133,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,090.69/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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