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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 338.96 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 338.96 and 224.64 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 338.96 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/338.96 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 338.96 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 76,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,143.97/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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