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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 366.77 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 366.77 and 227.64 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 366.77 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/366.77 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 366.77 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 83,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,491.52/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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