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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 368.28 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 368.28 and 231.64 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 368.28 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/368.28 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 368.28 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 85,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,308.38/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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