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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.72 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.72 and 212.72 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.72 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.72 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.72 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 78,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433.98/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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