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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.88 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.88 and 215.16 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.88 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.88 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.88 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 79,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,153.06/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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