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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.11, 535.17 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.11, 535.17 and 248.01 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.11 : 535.17 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.11/535.17 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.11x = 535.17 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.11x = 132,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,727.51/388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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