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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 365.55 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 365.55 and 223.70 is: 333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 365.55 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/365.55 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 365.55 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 81,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,772.42/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.36

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