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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 338.88 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 338.88 and 214.44 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 338.88 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/338.88 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 338.88 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 72,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,669.43/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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