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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 339.19 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 339.19 and 213.03 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 339.19 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/339.19 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 339.19 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 72,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,257.11/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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