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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.74, 473.69 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.74, 473.69 and 245.33 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.74 : 473.69 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.74/473.69 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.74x = 473.69 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.74x = 116,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,206.77/343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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