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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 336.87 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 336.87 and 218.61 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 336.87 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/336.87 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 336.87 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 73,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,643.15/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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