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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 338.69 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 338.69 and 210.55 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 338.69 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/338.69 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 338.69 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 71,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,311.18/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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