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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 370.02 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 370.02 and 232.26 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 370.02 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/370.02 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 370.02 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 85,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,940.85/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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