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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 339.02 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 339.02 and 199.31 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 339.02 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/339.02 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 339.02 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 67,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,570.08/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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