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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.67 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.67 and 215.96 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.67 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.67 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.67 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 79,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,400.71/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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