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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 525.58 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 525.58 and 248.13 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 525.58 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/525.58 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 525.58 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 130,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,412.17/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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