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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 429.72 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 429.72 and 245.11 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 429.72 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/429.72 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 429.72 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 105,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,328.86/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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