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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 338.28 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 338.28 and 233.40 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 338.28 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/338.28 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 338.28 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 78,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,954.55/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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