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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 430.17 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 430.17 and 245.10 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 430.17 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/430.17 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 430.17 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 105,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,434.67/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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