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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 337.99 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 337.99 and 227.64 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 337.99 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/337.99 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 337.99 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 76,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,939.47/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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