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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 467.19 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 467.19 and 245.57 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 467.19 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/467.19 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 467.19 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 114,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,725.51/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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