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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 542.32 and 245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 542.32 and 245.71 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 542.32 = 245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/542.32 = 245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 542.32 × 245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 133,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,253.45/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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