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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 368.99 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 368.99 and 204.27 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 368.99 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/368.99 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 368.99 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 75,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,372.57/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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