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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 339.57 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 339.57 and 214.94 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 339.57 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/339.57 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 339.57 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 72,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,985.48/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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