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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 339.06 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 339.06 and 215.14 is: 296.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 339.06 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/339.06 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 339.06 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 72,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,945.37/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.62

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