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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 541.22 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 541.22 and 245.16 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 541.22 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/541.22 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 541.22 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 132,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,685.50/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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