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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.46, 542.04 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.46, 542.04 and 245.22 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.46 : 542.04 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.46/542.04 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.46x = 542.04 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.46x = 132,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,919.05/392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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