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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 367.62 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 367.62 and 221.62 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 367.62 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/367.62 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 367.62 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 81,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,471.94/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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