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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 338.93 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 338.93 and 234.37 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 338.93 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/338.93 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 338.93 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 79,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,435.02/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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