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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 338.56 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 338.56 and 241.08 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 338.56 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/338.56 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 338.56 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 81,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,620.04/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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