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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.54, 535.86 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.54, 535.86 and 248.62 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.54 : 535.86 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.54/535.86 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.54x = 535.86 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.54x = 133,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,225.51/388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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