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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 474.68 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 474.68 and 245.92 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 474.68 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/474.68 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 474.68 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 116,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,733.31/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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