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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 338.85 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 338.85 and 152.21 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 338.85 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/338.85 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 338.85 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 51,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,577.21/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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