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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.09, 576.47 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.09, 576.47 and 248.23 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.09 : 576.47 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.09/576.47 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.09x = 576.47 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.09x = 143,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,097.09/385.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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