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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 546 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 546 and 248 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 546 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/546 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 546 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 135,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,408/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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