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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 338.52 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 338.52 and 214.08 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 338.52 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/338.52 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 338.52 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 72,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470.36/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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