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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 465.83 and 245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 465.83 and 245.66 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 465.83 = 245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/465.83 = 245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 465.83 × 245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 114,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,435.80/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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