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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 338.88 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 338.88 and 158.32 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 338.88 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/338.88 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 338.88 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 53,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651.48/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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