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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 368.82 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 368.82 and 230.52 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 368.82 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/368.82 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 368.82 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 85,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,020.39/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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