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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.73, 536.28 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.73, 536.28 and 248.80 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.73 : 536.28 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.73/536.28 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.73x = 536.28 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.73x = 133,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,425.12/388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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