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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 338.59 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 338.59 and 152.15 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 338.59 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/338.59 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 338.59 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 51,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516.54/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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