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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 545.24 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 545.24 and 248.02 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 545.24 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/545.24 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 545.24 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 135,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230.42/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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