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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 434.91 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 434.91 and 245.43 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 434.91 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/434.91 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 434.91 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 106,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,739.96/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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