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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 367.83 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 367.83 and 227.79 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 367.83 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/367.83 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 367.83 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 83,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788.00/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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