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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.47, 338.57 and 221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.47, 338.57 and 221.71 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.47 : 338.57 = 221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.47/338.57 = 221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.47x = 338.57 × 221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.47x = 75,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,063.25/245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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