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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 366.03 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 366.03 and 214.44 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 366.03 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/366.03 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 366.03 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 78,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,491.47/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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