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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.18, 548.13 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.18, 548.13 and 249.76 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.18 : 548.13 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.18/548.13 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.18x = 548.13 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.18x = 136,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,900.95/397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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