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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 435.74 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 435.74 and 245.91 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 435.74 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/435.74 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 435.74 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 107,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,152.82/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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