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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.51, 512.33 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.51, 512.33 and 245.25 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.51 : 512.33 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.51/512.33 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.51x = 512.33 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.51x = 125,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,645.14/371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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