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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 338.53 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 338.53 and 152.23 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 338.53 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/338.53 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 338.53 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 51,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,534.12/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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