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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.48, 474.24 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.48, 474.24 and 245.44 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.48 : 474.24 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.48/474.24 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.48x = 474.24 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.48x = 116,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,397.47/343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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