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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 549.76 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 549.76 and 248.83 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 549.76 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/549.76 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 549.76 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 136,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,797.40/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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