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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.35, 545.67 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.35, 545.67 and 248.06 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.35 : 545.67 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.35/545.67 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.35x = 545.67 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.35x = 135,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,360.26/395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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