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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 546.90 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 546.90 and 248.87 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 546.90 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/546.90 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 546.90 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 136,105.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,105.76/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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