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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 474.56 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 474.56 and 245.03 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 474.56 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/474.56 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 474.56 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 116,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,279.68/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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