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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.09, 338.22 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.09, 338.22 and 150.62 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.09 : 338.22 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.09/338.22 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.09x = 338.22 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.09x = 50,941.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,941.01/245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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