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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 337.82 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 337.82 and 208.89 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 337.82 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/337.82 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 337.82 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 70,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,566.18/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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