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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 555.33 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 555.33 and 245.01 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 555.33 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/555.33 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 555.33 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 136,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,061.40/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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