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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 338.99 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 338.99 and 152.43 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 338.99 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/338.99 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 338.99 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 51,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,672.25/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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