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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 545.84 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 545.84 and 248.10 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 545.84 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/545.84 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 545.84 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 135,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,422.90/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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