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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.99, 535.39 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.99, 535.39 and 248.15 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.99 : 535.39 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.99/535.39 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.99x = 535.39 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.99x = 132,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,857.75/387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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