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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 434.76 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 434.76 and 245.60 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 434.76 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/434.76 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 434.76 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 106,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,777.06/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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