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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 545.65 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 545.65 and 248.11 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 545.65 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/545.65 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 545.65 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 135,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,377.25/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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