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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 555.12 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 555.12 and 245.10 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 555.12 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/555.12 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 555.12 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 136,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,059.91/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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