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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 367.56 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 367.56 and 229.68 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 367.56 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/367.56 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 367.56 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 84,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,421.18/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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