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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 534.36 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 534.36 and 247.38 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 534.36 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/534.36 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 534.36 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 132,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,189.98/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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