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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 429.50 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 429.50 and 245.86 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 429.50 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/429.50 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 429.50 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 105,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,596.87/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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