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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 532.80 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 532.80 and 248 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 532.80 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/532.80 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 532.80 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 132,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,134.40/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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