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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.16 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.16 and 208.12 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.16 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.16 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.16 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 70,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,377.86/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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