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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.91, 546.54 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.91, 546.54 and 248.62 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.91 : 546.54 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.91/546.54 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.91x = 546.54 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.91x = 135,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,880.77/395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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