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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 545.64 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 545.64 and 248.34 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 545.64 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/545.64 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 545.64 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 135,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,504.24/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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