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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 368.13 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 368.13 and 244.12 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 368.13 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/368.13 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 368.13 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 89,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,867.90/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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