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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 546.43 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 546.43 and 248.69 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 546.43 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/546.43 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 546.43 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 135,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,889.81/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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