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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 531.48 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 531.48 and 245.32 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 531.48 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/531.48 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 531.48 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 130,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,382.67/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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