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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 623.98 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 623.98 and 245.16 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 623.98 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/623.98 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 623.98 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 152,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,974.32/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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