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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 337.63 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 337.63 and 238.53 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 337.63 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/337.63 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 337.63 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 80,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,534.88/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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