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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 805.05 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 805.05 and 248.10 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 805.05 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/805.05 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 805.05 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 199,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,732.91/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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