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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.49, 528.92 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.49, 528.92 and 248.93 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.49 : 528.92 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.49/528.92 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.49x = 528.92 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.49x = 131,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,664.06/383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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