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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.60, 548.95 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.60, 548.95 and 248.45 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.60 : 548.95 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.60/548.95 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.60x = 548.95 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.60x = 136,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,386.25/397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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