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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 338.60 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 338.60 and 234.94 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 338.60 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/338.60 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 338.60 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 79,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550.68/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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