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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 468.49 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 468.49 and 245.43 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 468.49 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/468.49 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 468.49 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 114,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,981.50/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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