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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 546.02 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 546.02 and 248.18 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 546.02 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/546.02 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 546.02 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 135,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,507.27/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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