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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 366.88 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 366.88 and 214.03 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 366.88 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/366.88 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 366.88 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 78,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,523.33/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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