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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.85, 545.50 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.85, 545.50 and 248.01 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.85 : 545.50 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.85/545.50 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.85x = 545.50 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.85x = 135,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,289.74/363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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