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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 566.96 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 566.96 and 245.22 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 566.96 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/566.96 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 566.96 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 139,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,028.71/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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