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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 338.94 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 338.94 and 158.33 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 338.94 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/338.94 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 338.94 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 53,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,662.68/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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