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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 338.85 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 338.85 and 227.82 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 338.85 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/338.85 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 338.85 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 77,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,196.81/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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