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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.08, 535.28 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.08, 535.28 and 248.06 is: 342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.08 : 535.28 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.08/535.28 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.08x = 535.28 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.08x = 132,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,777.64/388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.14

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