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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 467.25 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 467.25 and 245.60 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 467.25 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/467.25 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 467.25 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 114,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,756.60/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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