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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 337.27 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 337.27 and 210.62 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 337.27 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/337.27 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 337.27 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 71,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,035.81/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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