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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 475.01 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 475.01 and 245.93 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 475.01 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/475.01 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 475.01 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 116,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,815.60/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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