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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 338.30 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 338.30 and 156.68 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 338.30 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/338.30 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 338.30 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 53,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.57/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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