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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.86, 536.56 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.86, 536.56 and 248.74 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.86 : 536.56 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.86/536.56 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.86x = 536.56 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.86x = 133,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,463.93/388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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