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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 340.53 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 340.53 and 241.98 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 340.53 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/340.53 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 340.53 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 82,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401.45/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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