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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 338.79 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 338.79 and 158.22 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 338.79 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/338.79 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 338.79 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 53,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603.35/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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