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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 467.98 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 467.98 and 245.62 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 467.98 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/467.98 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 467.98 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 114,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,945.22/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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