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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 338.64 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 338.64 and 201.84 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 338.64 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/338.64 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 338.64 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 68,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,351.10/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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