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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 367.68 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 367.68 and 216.39 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 367.68 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/367.68 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 367.68 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 79,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,562.28/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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