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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.01, 460.67 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.01, 460.67 and 245.45 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.01 : 460.67 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.01/460.67 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.01x = 460.67 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.01x = 113,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,071.45/334.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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