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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.19, 473.38 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.19, 473.38 and 245.07 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.19 : 473.38 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.19/473.38 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.19x = 473.38 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.19x = 116,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,010.62/343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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