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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 339.39 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 339.39 and 216.30 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 339.39 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/339.39 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 339.39 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 73,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,410.06/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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