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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 591.46 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 591.46 and 248.07 is: 372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 591.46 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/591.46 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 591.46 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 146,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,723.48/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.19

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