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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 368.06 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 368.06 and 154.38 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 368.06 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/368.06 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 368.06 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 56,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,821.10/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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