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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 804.96 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 804.96 and 248.16 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 804.96 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/804.96 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 804.96 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 199,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,758.87/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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