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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 368.20 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 368.20 and 211.75 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 368.20 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/368.20 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 368.20 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 77,966.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,966.35/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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