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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 339.30 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 339.30 and 213.48 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 339.30 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/339.30 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 339.30 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 72,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433.76/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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