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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 337.68 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 337.68 and 233.62 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 337.68 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/337.68 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 337.68 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 78,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,888.80/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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