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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 337.50 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 337.50 and 205.80 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 337.50 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/337.50 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 337.50 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 69,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,457.50/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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