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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 367.96 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 367.96 and 216.52 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 367.96 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/367.96 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 367.96 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 79,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,670.70/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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