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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 337.87 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 337.87 and 219.96 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 337.87 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/337.87 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 337.87 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 74,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,317.89/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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