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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 434.44 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 434.44 and 245.51 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 434.44 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/434.44 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 434.44 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 106,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,657.22/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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