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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 546.50 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 546.50 and 248.32 is: 372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 546.50 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/546.50 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 546.50 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 135,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,706.88/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.67

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