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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 337.54 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 337.54 and 212.32 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 337.54 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/337.54 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 337.54 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 71,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,666.49/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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