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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.91, 525.86 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.91, 525.86 and 248.25 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.91 : 525.86 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.91/525.86 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.91x = 525.86 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.91x = 130,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,543.50/380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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