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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.38, 536.15 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.38, 536.15 and 248.70 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.38 : 536.15 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.38/536.15 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.38x = 536.15 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.38x = 133,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,343.14/388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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