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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.00, 335.64 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.00, 335.64 and 235.76 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.00 : 335.64 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.00/335.64 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.00x = 335.64 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.00x = 79,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129.69/245.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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