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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 337.14 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 337.14 and 241.52 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 337.14 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/337.14 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 337.14 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 81,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424.37/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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