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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.13, 546.42 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.13, 546.42 and 248.51 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.13 : 546.42 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.13/546.42 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.13x = 546.42 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.13x = 135,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,789.22/396.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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