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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 338.26 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 338.26 and 162.30 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 338.26 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/338.26 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 338.26 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 54,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899.60/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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