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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 367.80 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 367.80 and 214.84 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 367.80 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/367.80 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 367.80 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 79,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,018.15/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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