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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 338.82 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 338.82 and 219.66 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 338.82 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/338.82 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 338.82 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 74,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,425.20/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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