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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 338.71 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 338.71 and 152.33 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 338.71 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/338.71 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 338.71 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 51,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595.69/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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