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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.21, 531.66 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.21, 531.66 and 245.22 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.21 : 531.66 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.21/531.66 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.21x = 531.66 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.21x = 130,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,373.67/385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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