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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.06 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.06 and 230.28 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.06 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.06 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.06 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 77,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,848.46/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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