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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 338.28 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 338.28 and 157.80 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 338.28 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/338.28 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 338.28 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 53,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,380.58/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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