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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 366.62 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 366.62 and 211.58 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 366.62 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/366.62 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 366.62 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 77,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,569.46/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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