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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.41 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.41 and 216.89 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.41 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.41 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.41 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 79,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,904.44/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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