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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 367.32 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 367.32 and 211.62 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 367.32 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/367.32 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 367.32 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 77,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732.26/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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