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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 541.69 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 541.69 and 245.21 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 541.69 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/541.69 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 541.69 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 132,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,824.48/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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