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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 369.93 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 369.93 and 240.96 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 369.93 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/369.93 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 369.93 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 89,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,138.33/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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