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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 368.79 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 368.79 and 150.28 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 368.79 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/368.79 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 368.79 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 55,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,421.76/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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