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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 367.48 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 367.48 and 239.55 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 367.48 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/367.48 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 367.48 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 88,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,029.83/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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