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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 337.87 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 337.87 and 215.82 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 337.87 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/337.87 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 337.87 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 72,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,919.10/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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