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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 536.64 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 536.64 and 248.52 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 536.64 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/536.64 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 536.64 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 133,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,365.77/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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