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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 367.76 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 367.76 and 147.78 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 367.76 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/367.76 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 367.76 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 54,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,347.94/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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