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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 541.88 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 541.88 and 245.22 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 541.88 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/541.88 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 541.88 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 132,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,878.59/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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