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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 338.64 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 338.64 and 158.12 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 338.64 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/338.64 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 338.64 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 53,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,545.76/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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