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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.71, 367.70 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.71, 367.70 and 211.87 is: 317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.71 : 367.70 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.71/367.70 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.71x = 367.70 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.71x = 77,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,903.54/245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.05

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