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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 545.36 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 545.36 and 245.84 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 545.36 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/545.36 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 545.36 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 134,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,071.30/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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