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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 474.66 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 474.66 and 245.84 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 474.66 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/474.66 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 474.66 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 116,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,688.04/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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