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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 366.35 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 366.35 and 233.40 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 366.35 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/366.35 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 366.35 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 85,506.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,506.09/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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