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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 554.60 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 554.60 and 248.22 is: 372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 554.60 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/554.60 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 554.60 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 137,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,662.81/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.66

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