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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 445.98 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 445.98 and 245.68 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 445.98 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/445.98 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 445.98 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 109,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,568.37/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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