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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 434.80 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 434.80 and 245.12 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 434.80 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/434.80 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 434.80 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 106,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,574.78/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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