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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 338.98 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 338.98 and 152.43 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 338.98 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/338.98 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 338.98 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 51,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,670.72/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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