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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 338.31 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 338.31 and 213.18 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 338.31 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/338.31 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 338.31 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 72,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,120.93/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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