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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.88 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.88 and 241.60 is: 363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.88 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.88 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.88 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 89,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,121.41/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.17

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