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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 338.44 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 338.44 and 183.22 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 338.44 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/338.44 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 338.44 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 62,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,008.98/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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