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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 367.89 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 367.89 and 214.96 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 367.89 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/367.89 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 367.89 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 79,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,079.79/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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