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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.24, 535.63 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.24, 535.63 and 248.43 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.24 : 535.63 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.24/535.63 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.24x = 535.63 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.24x = 133,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,067.95/388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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