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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 368.32 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 368.32 and 229.76 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 368.32 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/368.32 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 368.32 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 84,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,625.20/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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