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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 467.01 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 467.01 and 245.31 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 467.01 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/467.01 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 467.01 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 114,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,562.22/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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