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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 337.32 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 337.32 and 212.10 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 337.32 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/337.32 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 337.32 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 71,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,545.57/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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