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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 368.40 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 368.40 and 235 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 368.40 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/368.40 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 368.40 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 86,574
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,574/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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