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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338.25 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338.25 and 157.82 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338.25 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338.25 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338.25 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 53,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,382.62/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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