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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.49, 536.13 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.49, 536.13 and 248.63 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.49 : 536.13 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.49/536.13 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.49x = 536.13 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.49x = 133,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,295.32/388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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