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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 546.22 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 546.22 and 248.28 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 546.22 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/546.22 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 546.22 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 135,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,615.50/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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