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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 339.14 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 339.14 and 216.95 is: 299.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 339.14 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/339.14 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 339.14 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 73,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,575.27/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.84

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