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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 368.06 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 368.06 and 234.99 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 368.06 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/368.06 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 368.06 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 86,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,489.24/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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