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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.64 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.64 and 248.24 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.64 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.64 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.64 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 135,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,449.67/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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