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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 546.74 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 546.74 and 248.85 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 546.74 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/546.74 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 546.74 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 136,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,056.25/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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