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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.56, 535.80 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.56, 535.80 and 248.52 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.56 : 535.80 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.56/535.80 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.56x = 535.80 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.56x = 133,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,157.02/388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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