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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 536.47 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 536.47 and 248.97 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 536.47 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/536.47 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 536.47 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 133,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,565.24/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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