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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 338.46 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 338.46 and 147.11 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 338.46 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/338.46 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 338.46 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 49,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,790.85/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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