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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 435.03 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 435.03 and 245.39 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 435.03 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/435.03 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 435.03 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 106,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,752.01/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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