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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 337.26 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 337.26 and 214.05 is: 294.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 337.26 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/337.26 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 337.26 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 72,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,190.50/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.63

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