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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 466.56 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 466.56 and 245.11 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 466.56 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/466.56 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 466.56 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 114,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,356.19/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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