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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 364.34 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 364.34 and 239.08 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 364.34 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/364.34 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 364.34 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 87,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,106.41/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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