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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 337.28 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 337.28 and 213.88 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 337.28 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/337.28 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 337.28 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 72,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,137.45/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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