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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 369.27 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 369.27 and 211.82 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 369.27 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/369.27 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 369.27 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 78,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,216.93/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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