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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 366.93 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 366.93 and 236.52 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 366.93 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/366.93 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 366.93 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 86,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,786.28/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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