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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.38, 531.59 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.38, 531.59 and 245.25 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.38 : 531.59 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.38/531.59 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.38x = 531.59 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.38x = 130,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,371.22/385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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