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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 525.88 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 525.88 and 248.16 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 525.88 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/525.88 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 525.88 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 130,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,502.38/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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