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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 542.67 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 542.67 and 245.94 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 542.67 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/542.67 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 542.67 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 133,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,464.26/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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