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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 429.12 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 429.12 and 245.70 is: 338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 429.12 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/429.12 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 429.12 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 105,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,434.78/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.65

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