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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 338.50 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 338.50 and 156.83 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 338.50 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/338.50 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 338.50 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 53,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086.96/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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