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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.39 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.39 and 238.93 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.39 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.39 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.39 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 80,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,851.52/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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