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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 337.50 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 337.50 and 238.41 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 337.50 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/337.50 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 337.50 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 80,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,463.38/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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