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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 338.82 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 338.82 and 152.29 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 338.82 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/338.82 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 338.82 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 51,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,598.90/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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