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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 564 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 564 and 248.16 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 564 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/564 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 564 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 139,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,962.24/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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