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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 338.38 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 338.38 and 219.18 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 338.38 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/338.38 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 338.38 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 74,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,166.13/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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