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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 366.42 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 366.42 and 217.76 is: 325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 366.42 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/366.42 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 366.42 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 79,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,793.70/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.67

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