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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 546.03 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 546.03 and 248.13 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 546.03 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/546.03 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 546.03 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 135,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,486.42/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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