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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 366.97 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 366.97 and 225.97 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 366.97 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/366.97 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 366.97 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 82,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,924.21/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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