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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 366.60 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 366.60 and 214.32 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 366.60 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/366.60 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 366.60 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 78,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,569.71/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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