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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 337.69 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 337.69 and 223.31 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 337.69 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/337.69 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 337.69 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 75,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,409.41/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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