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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 526.06 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 526.06 and 248.34 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 526.06 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/526.06 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 526.06 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 130,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,641.74/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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