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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.97, 535.52 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.97, 535.52 and 248.46 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.97 : 535.52 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.97/535.52 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.97x = 535.52 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.97x = 133,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,056.92/387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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