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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 367.54 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 367.54 and 240.52 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 367.54 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/367.54 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 367.54 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 88,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,399.89/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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