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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.09, 337.73 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.09, 337.73 and 227.79 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.09 : 337.73 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.09/337.73 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.09x = 337.73 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.09x = 76,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,933.17/245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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