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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.29, 554.47 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.29, 554.47 and 248.16 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.29 : 554.47 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.29/554.47 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.29x = 554.47 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.29x = 137,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,597.28/370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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