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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.10 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.10 and 214.62 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.10 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.10 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.10 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 79,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.62/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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