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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.76 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.76 and 74.22 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.76 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.76 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.76 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 27,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295.15/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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