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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.55, 544.36 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.55, 544.36 and 248.23 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.55 : 544.36 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.55/544.36 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.55x = 544.36 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.55x = 135,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,126.48/363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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