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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 368 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 368 and 242.60 is: 364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 368 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/368 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 368 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 89,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,276.80/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.16

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