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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.17, 337.74 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.17, 337.74 and 233.45 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.17 : 337.74 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.17/337.74 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.17x = 337.74 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.17x = 78,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,843.71/245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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