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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 468.05 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 468.05 and 245.46 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 468.05 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/468.05 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 468.05 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 114,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,887.55/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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