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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 369.48 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 369.48 and 224.98 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 369.48 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/369.48 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 369.48 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 83,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,125.61/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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