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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 513.10 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 513.10 and 245.85 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 513.10 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/513.10 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 513.10 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 126,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,145.64/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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