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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 338.72 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 338.72 and 152.21 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 338.72 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/338.72 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 338.72 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 51,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,556.66/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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