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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.40, 546.87 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.40, 546.87 and 248.95 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.40 : 546.87 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.40/546.87 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.40x = 546.87 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.40x = 136,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,143.29/396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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