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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 531.45 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 531.45 and 245.22 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 531.45 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/531.45 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 531.45 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 130,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,322.17/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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