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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 367.80 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 367.80 and 216.48 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 367.80 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/367.80 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 367.80 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 79,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,621.34/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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