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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 368.72 and 218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 368.72 and 218.59 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 368.72 = 218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/368.72 = 218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 368.72 × 218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 80,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,597.31/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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