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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 365.32 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 365.32 and 235.50 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 365.32 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/365.32 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 365.32 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 86,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,032.86/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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