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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 525.94 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 525.94 and 248.45 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 525.94 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/525.94 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 525.94 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 130,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,666.54/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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