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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 368.01 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 368.01 and 240.18 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 368.01 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/368.01 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 368.01 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 88,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,388.64/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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