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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 334.24 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 334.24 and 245.60 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 334.24 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/334.24 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 334.24 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 82,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,089.34/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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