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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.89, 555.15 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.89, 555.15 and 248.30 is: 372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.89 : 555.15 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.89/555.15 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.89x = 555.15 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.89x = 137,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,840.97/369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.66

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