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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 368.43 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 368.43 and 215.28 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 368.43 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/368.43 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 368.43 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 79,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,315.61/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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