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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.55 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.55 and 225.90 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.55 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.55 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.55 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 83,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,255.45/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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