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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 467.19 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 467.19 and 245.44 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 467.19 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/467.19 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 467.19 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 114,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,664.78/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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