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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 525.72 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 525.72 and 248.30 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 525.72 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/525.72 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 525.72 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 130,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,533.65/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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