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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 339.14 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 339.14 and 232.27 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 339.14 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/339.14 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 339.14 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 78,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,770.93/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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