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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 344.70 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 344.70 and 245.70 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 344.70 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/344.70 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 344.70 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 84,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,692.79/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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