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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 338.60 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 338.60 and 228.95 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 338.60 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/338.60 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 338.60 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 77,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,522.47/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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