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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 338.83 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 338.83 and 152.47 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 338.83 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/338.83 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 338.83 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 51,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,659.53/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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