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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 337.85 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 337.85 and 239.12 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 337.85 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/337.85 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 337.85 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 80,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,785.50/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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