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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.73, 474.29 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.73, 474.29 and 245.92 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.73 : 474.29 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.73/474.29 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.73x = 474.29 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.73x = 116,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,633.80/343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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