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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.43, 546.52 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.43, 546.52 and 248.96 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.43 : 546.52 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.43/546.52 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.43x = 546.52 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.43x = 136,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,061.62/396.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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