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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 535.79 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 535.79 and 248.54 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 535.79 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/535.79 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 535.79 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 133,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,163.29/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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