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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 430.20 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 430.20 and 245.04 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 430.20 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/430.20 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 430.20 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 105,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,416.21/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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