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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.69, 434.61 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.69, 434.61 and 245.58 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.69 : 434.61 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.69/434.61 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.69x = 434.61 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.69x = 106,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,731.52/314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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