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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.34, 578.24 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.34, 578.24 and 248.47 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.34 : 578.24 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.34/578.24 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.34x = 578.24 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.34x = 143,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,671.16/385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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