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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 537.92 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 537.92 and 248.08 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 537.92 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/537.92 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 537.92 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 133,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,444.61/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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