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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 338.44 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 338.44 and 151.96 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 338.44 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/338.44 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 338.44 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 51,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,429.34/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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