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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 467.98 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 467.98 and 245.82 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 467.98 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/467.98 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 467.98 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 115,038.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,038.84/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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