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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 338.38 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 338.38 and 157.88 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 338.38 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/338.38 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 338.38 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 53,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.43/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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