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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 369.58 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 369.58 and 241.90 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 369.58 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/369.58 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 369.58 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 89,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,401.40/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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