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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 339.11 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 339.11 and 225.29 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 339.11 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/339.11 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 339.11 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 76,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.97/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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