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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 339.03 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 339.03 and 208.89 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 339.03 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/339.03 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 339.03 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 70,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,819.98/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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