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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 367.92 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 367.92 and 211.48 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 367.92 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/367.92 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 367.92 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 77,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,807.72/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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