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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 366.15 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 366.15 and 211.50 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 366.15 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/366.15 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 366.15 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 77,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,440.73/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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