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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 572.22 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 572.22 and 245.18 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 572.22 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/572.22 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 572.22 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 140,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,294.04/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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