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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501.25 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501.25 and 245.15 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501.25 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501.25 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501.25 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 122,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,878.32/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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