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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 338.78 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 338.78 and 152.29 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 338.78 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/338.78 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 338.78 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 51,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,592.34/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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