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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 524.41 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 524.41 and 248.81 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 524.41 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/524.41 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 524.41 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 130,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,475.21/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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