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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 337.66 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 337.66 and 231.44 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 337.66 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/337.66 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 337.66 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 78,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,148.03/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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