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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.15, 591.36 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.15, 591.36 and 248 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.15 : 591.36 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.15/591.36 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.15x = 591.36 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.15x = 146,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,657.28/394.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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