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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 339.20 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 339.20 and 224 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 339.20 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/339.20 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 339.20 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 75,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,980.80/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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