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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.15, 338.33 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.15, 338.33 and 205.76 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.15 : 338.33 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.15/338.33 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.15x = 338.33 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.15x = 69,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,614.87/245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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