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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 366.99 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 366.99 and 241.96 is: 362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 366.99 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/366.99 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 366.99 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 88,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,796.90/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.14

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