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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 429.33 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 429.33 and 245.98 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 429.33 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/429.33 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 429.33 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 105,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,606.59/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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