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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.95, 535.43 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.95, 535.43 and 248.02 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.95 : 535.43 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.95/535.43 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.95x = 535.43 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.95x = 132,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,796.63/387.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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