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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 473.65 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 473.65 and 245.14 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 473.65 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/473.65 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 473.65 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 116,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,110.54/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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