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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 545.75 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 545.75 and 248.06 is: 342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 545.75 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/545.75 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 545.75 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 135,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,380.73/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.34

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