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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 339.78 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 339.78 and 227.57 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 339.78 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/339.78 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 339.78 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 77,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323.73/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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