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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 368.55 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 368.55 and 215.34 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 368.55 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/368.55 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 368.55 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 79,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,363.56/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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