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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 526.07 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 526.07 and 248.50 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 526.07 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/526.07 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 526.07 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 130,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,729.49/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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