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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 365.18 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 365.18 and 236.43 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 365.18 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/365.18 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 365.18 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 86,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,338.33/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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