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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 368.04 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 368.04 and 211.70 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 368.04 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/368.04 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 368.04 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 77,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,914.07/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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