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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 546.01 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 546.01 and 248.38 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 546.01 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/546.01 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 546.01 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 135,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,615.98/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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