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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.33 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.33 and 162.33 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.33 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.33 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.33 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 54,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,920.30/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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