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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.09, 545.85 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.09, 545.85 and 248.25 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.09 : 545.85 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.09/545.85 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.09x = 545.85 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.09x = 135,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,504.75/364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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