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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 467.37 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 467.37 and 245.70 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 467.37 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/467.37 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 467.37 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 114,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,832.81/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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