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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 466.71 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 466.71 and 245.27 is: 337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 466.71 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/466.71 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 466.71 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 114,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,469.96/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.98

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