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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 554.36 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 554.36 and 248.40 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 554.36 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/554.36 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 554.36 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 137,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,701.78/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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