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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 445.86 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 445.86 and 245.34 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 445.86 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/445.86 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 445.86 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 109,387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,387.29/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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