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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 466.91 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 466.91 and 245.36 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 466.91 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/466.91 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 466.91 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 114,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,557.48/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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