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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.05 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.05 and 245.41 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.05 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.05 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.05 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 106,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,765.62/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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