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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.68, 536.39 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.68, 536.39 and 248.68 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.68 : 536.39 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.68/536.39 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.68x = 536.39 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.68x = 133,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,389.47/388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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