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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 467.53 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 467.53 and 245.86 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 467.53 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/467.53 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 467.53 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 114,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,945.14/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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