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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 473.42 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 473.42 and 245.26 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 473.42 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/473.42 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 473.42 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 116,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,108.58/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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