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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 338.08 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 338.08 and 209.28 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 338.08 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/338.08 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 338.08 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 70,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,753.38/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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