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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 559.64 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 559.64 and 248.14 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 559.64 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/559.64 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 559.64 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 138,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,867.83/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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