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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.58, 536.07 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.58, 536.07 and 248.66 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.58 : 536.07 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.58/536.07 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.58x = 536.07 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.58x = 133,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,300.51/388.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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