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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 365.80 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 365.80 and 229.08 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 365.80 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/365.80 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 365.80 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 83,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797.46/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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