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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 368.18 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 368.18 and 154.28 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 368.18 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/368.18 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 368.18 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 56,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,802.81/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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