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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.30 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.30 and 245.52 is: 338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.30 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.30 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.30 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 115,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,222.54/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.65

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