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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.04, 535.34 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.04, 535.34 and 248.13 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.04 : 535.34 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.04/535.34 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.04x = 535.34 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.04x = 132,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831.24/388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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