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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.85, 365.67 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.85, 365.67 and 223.93 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.85 : 365.67 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.85/365.67 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.85x = 365.67 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.85x = 81,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,884.94/245.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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