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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 535.48 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 535.48 and 248.05 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 535.48 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/535.48 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 535.48 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 132,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,825.86/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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