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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 367.58 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 367.58 and 204.80 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 367.58 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/367.58 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 367.58 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 75,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,280.38/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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