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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385, 531.15 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385, 531.15 and 245.05 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385 : 531.15 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385/531.15 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385x = 531.15 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385x = 130,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,158.31/385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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