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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 509.80 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 509.80 and 245.15 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 509.80 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/509.80 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 509.80 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 124,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,975.58/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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