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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 365.69 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 365.69 and 236.90 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 365.69 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/365.69 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 365.69 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 86,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628.95/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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