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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 512.44 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 512.44 and 245.15 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 512.44 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/512.44 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 512.44 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 125,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,626.56/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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