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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 365.45 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 365.45 and 238.76 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 365.45 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/365.45 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 365.45 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 87,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,251.82/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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