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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 545.41 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 545.41 and 248.10 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 545.41 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/545.41 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 545.41 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 135,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,314.11/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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