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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 546.74 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 546.74 and 248.94 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 546.74 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/546.74 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 546.74 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 136,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,105.46/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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