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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 338.78 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 338.78 and 229.41 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 338.78 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/338.78 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 338.78 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 77,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,718.37/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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