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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 368.35 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 368.35 and 208.73 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 368.35 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/368.35 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 368.35 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 76,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,884.02/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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