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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 366.84 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 366.84 and 239.56 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 366.84 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/366.84 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 366.84 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 87,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,880.19/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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