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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 467.50 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 467.50 and 245.78 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 467.50 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/467.50 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 467.50 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 114,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,902.15/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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