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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 367.29 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 367.29 and 224.81 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 367.29 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/367.29 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 367.29 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 82,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,570.41/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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