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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 338.45 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 338.45 and 152.03 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 338.45 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/338.45 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 338.45 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 51,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,453.24/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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