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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 338.43 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 338.43 and 238.54 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 338.43 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/338.43 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 338.43 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 80,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,729.09/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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