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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 367.91 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 367.91 and 211.01 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 367.91 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/367.91 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 367.91 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 77,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,633.06/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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