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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 338.31 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 338.31 and 215.73 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 338.31 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/338.31 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 338.31 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 72,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,981.92/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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