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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 338.58 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 338.58 and 147.18 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 338.58 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/338.58 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 338.58 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 49,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832.20/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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