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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.18 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.18 and 213.98 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.18 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.18 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.18 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 72,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361.00/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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