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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 365.93 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 365.93 and 233.68 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 365.93 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/365.93 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 365.93 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 85,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,510.52/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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