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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 339.98 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 339.98 and 230.33 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 339.98 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/339.98 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 339.98 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 78,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307.59/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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