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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 430.76 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 430.76 and 245.08 is: 337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 430.76 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/430.76 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 430.76 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 105,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,570.66/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.98

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