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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 336.64 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 336.64 and 241.76 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 336.64 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/336.64 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 336.64 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 81,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,386.09/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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