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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 368.29 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 368.29 and 244.76 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 368.29 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/368.29 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 368.29 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 90,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,140.57/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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