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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 367.79 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 367.79 and 233.12 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 367.79 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/367.79 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 367.79 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 85,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,736.20/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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