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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 368.28 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 368.28 and 219.27 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 368.28 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/368.28 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 368.28 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 80,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,752.76/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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