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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.61 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.61 and 153.22 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.61 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.61 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.61 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 56,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,478.42/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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