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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.47, 541.65 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.47, 541.65 and 245.25 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.47 : 541.65 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.47/541.65 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.47x = 541.65 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.47x = 132,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,840.58/392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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