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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 525.92 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 525.92 and 248.26 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 525.92 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/525.92 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 525.92 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 130,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,564.90/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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