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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 338.08 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 338.08 and 223.48 is: 308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 338.08 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/338.08 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 338.08 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 75,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,554.12/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.36

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