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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 526.35 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 526.35 and 248.52 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 526.35 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/526.35 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 526.35 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 130,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,808.50/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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