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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 338.99 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 338.99 and 152.39 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 338.99 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/338.99 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 338.99 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 51,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,658.77/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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