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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.80 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.80 and 216.80 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.80 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.80 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.80 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 79,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739.04/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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