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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.30, 535.89 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.30, 535.89 and 248.44 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.30 : 535.89 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.30/535.89 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.30x = 535.89 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.30x = 133,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,136.51/388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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