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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.05, 461.14 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.05, 461.14 and 245.54 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.05 : 461.14 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.05/461.14 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.05x = 461.14 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.05x = 113,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,228.32/334.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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