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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 338.61 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 338.61 and 204.22 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 338.61 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/338.61 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 338.61 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 69,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,150.93/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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