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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.34, 470.89 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.34, 470.89 and 245.42 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.34 : 470.89 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.34/470.89 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.34x = 470.89 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.34x = 115,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,565.82/314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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