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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 474.70 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 474.70 and 245.94 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 474.70 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/474.70 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 474.70 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 116,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,747.72/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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