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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 548.54 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 548.54 and 248.19 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 548.54 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/548.54 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 548.54 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 136,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,142.14/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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