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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 367.69 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 367.69 and 213.28 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 367.69 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/367.69 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 367.69 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 78,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,420.92/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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