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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 546.24 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 546.24 and 248.40 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 546.24 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/546.24 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 546.24 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 135,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,686.02/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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