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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 337.58 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 337.58 and 227.49 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 337.58 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/337.58 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 337.58 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 76,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,793.25/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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