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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.83, 473.67 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.83, 473.67 and 245.37 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.83 : 473.67 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.83/473.67 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.83x = 473.67 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.83x = 116,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,224.41/343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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