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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 367.32 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 367.32 and 204.60 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 367.32 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/367.32 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 367.32 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 75,153.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,153.67/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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