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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.47, 546.89 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.47, 546.89 and 248.84 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.47 : 546.89 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.47/546.89 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.47x = 546.89 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.47x = 136,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,090.66/396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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