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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 336.37 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 336.37 and 233.58 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 336.37 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/336.37 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 336.37 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 78,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,569.30/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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