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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 365.44 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 365.44 and 236.88 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 365.44 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/365.44 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 365.44 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 86,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,565.43/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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