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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 468.12 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 468.12 and 245.90 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 468.12 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/468.12 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 468.12 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 115,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,110.17/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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