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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 365.77 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 365.77 and 241.02 is: 359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 365.77 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/365.77 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 365.77 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 88,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,158.19/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.73

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