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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 338.40 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 338.40 and 157.86 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 338.40 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/338.40 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 338.40 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 53,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.82/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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