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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 518.82 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 518.82 and 245.22 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 518.82 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/518.82 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 518.82 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 127,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,225.04/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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