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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.25, 530.39 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.25, 530.39 and 246.25 is: 339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.25 : 530.39 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.25/530.39 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.25x = 530.39 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.25x = 130,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,607.31/384.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.90

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