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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 367.29 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 367.29 and 214.56 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 367.29 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/367.29 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 367.29 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 78,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805.74/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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