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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 473.68 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 473.68 and 245.18 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 473.68 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/473.68 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 473.68 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 116,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,136.86/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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