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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 550.22 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 550.22 and 245.34 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 550.22 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/550.22 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 550.22 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 134,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,989.75/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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