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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 368.07 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 368.07 and 151.61 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 368.07 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/368.07 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 368.07 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 55,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802.33/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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