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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 330.75 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 330.75 and 245.80 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 330.75 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/330.75 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 330.75 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 81,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,298.35/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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