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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.43 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.43 and 243.48 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.43 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.43 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.43 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 89,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,705.34/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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