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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 369.12 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 369.12 and 218.44 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 369.12 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/369.12 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 369.12 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 80,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,630.57/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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