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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 339.18 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 339.18 and 236.16 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 339.18 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/339.18 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 339.18 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 80,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,100.75/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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