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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 366.39 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 366.39 and 225 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 366.39 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/366.39 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 366.39 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 82,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,437.75/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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