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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 338.94 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 338.94 and 208.18 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 338.94 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/338.94 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 338.94 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 70,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,560.95/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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