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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 367.69 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 367.69 and 214.90 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 367.69 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/367.69 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 367.69 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 79,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,017.60/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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