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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 338.75 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 338.75 and 223.44 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 338.75 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/338.75 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 338.75 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 75,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,687.49/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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