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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 368.02 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 368.02 and 72.02 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 368.02 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/368.02 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 368.02 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 26,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,504.80/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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