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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.17, 366.42 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.17, 366.42 and 225.71 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.17 : 366.42 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.17/366.42 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.17x = 366.42 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.17x = 82,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,704.66/245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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