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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 337.93 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 337.93 and 232.44 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 337.93 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/337.93 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 337.93 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 78,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548.45/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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