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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 474.10 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 474.10 and 245.76 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 474.10 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/474.10 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 474.10 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 116,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,514.82/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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