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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 368.64 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 368.64 and 214.04 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 368.64 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/368.64 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 368.64 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 78,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,903.71/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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