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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 467.88 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 467.88 and 245.94 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 467.88 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/467.88 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 467.88 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 115,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,070.41/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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