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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 546.46 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 546.46 and 248.48 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 546.46 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/546.46 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 546.46 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 135,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,784.38/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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