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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 338.65 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 338.65 and 147.22 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 338.65 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/338.65 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 338.65 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 49,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854.84/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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