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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 338.88 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 338.88 and 180.18 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 338.88 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/338.88 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 338.88 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 61,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059.40/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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