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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 542.31 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 542.31 and 245.55 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 542.31 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/542.31 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 542.31 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 133,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,164.22/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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