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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 546.06 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 546.06 and 248.44 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 546.06 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/546.06 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 546.06 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 135,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663.15/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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