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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 556.56 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 556.56 and 248.88 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 556.56 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/556.56 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 556.56 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 138,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,516.65/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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