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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 550.52 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 550.52 and 245.12 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 550.52 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/550.52 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 550.52 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 134,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,939.48/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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