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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.23, 535.82 and 248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.23, 535.82 and 248.41 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.23 : 535.82 = 248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.23/535.82 = 248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.23x = 535.82 × 248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.23x = 133,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,103.05/388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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