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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 545.74 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 545.74 and 248.19 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 545.74 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/545.74 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 545.74 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 135,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,447.21/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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