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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.83, 546.50 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.83, 546.50 and 248.47 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.83 : 546.50 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.83/546.50 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.83x = 546.50 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.83x = 135,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,788.86/395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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