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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 369.42 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 369.42 and 219.16 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 369.42 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/369.42 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 369.42 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 80,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,962.09/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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