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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.52, 430.56 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.52, 430.56 and 245.92 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.52 : 430.56 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.52/430.56 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.52x = 430.56 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.52x = 105,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,883.32/311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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