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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 336.64 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 336.64 and 218.44 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 336.64 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/336.64 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 336.64 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 73,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,535.64/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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