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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 435.27 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 435.27 and 245.35 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 435.27 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/435.27 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 435.27 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 106,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,793.49/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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