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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.86, 474.32 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.86, 474.32 and 245.45 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.86 : 474.32 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.86/474.32 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.86x = 474.32 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.86x = 116,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,418.25/343.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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