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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.85, 549.30 and 248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.85, 549.30 and 248.53 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.85 : 549.30 = 248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.85/549.30 = 248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.85x = 549.30 × 248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.85x = 136,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,517.53/397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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