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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 534.97 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.92, 534.97 and 248.13 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.92 : 534.97 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.92/534.97 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.92x = 534.97 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.92x = 132,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,742.42/387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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