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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.26, 473.54 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.26, 473.54 and 245.14 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.26 : 473.54 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.26/473.54 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.26x = 473.54 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.26x = 116,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,083.60/343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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