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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 368.24 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 368.24 and 219.48 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 368.24 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/368.24 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 368.24 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 80,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,821.32/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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