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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 368.35 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 368.35 and 215.46 is: 323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 368.35 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/368.35 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 368.35 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 79,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,364.15/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.10

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