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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 368.13 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 368.13 and 211.05 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 368.13 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/368.13 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 368.13 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 77,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,693.84/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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