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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 467 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 467 and 245.60 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 467 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/467 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 467 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 114,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,695.20/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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