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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 365.79 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 365.79 and 230.62 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 365.79 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/365.79 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 365.79 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 84,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,358.49/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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