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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 368.43 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 368.43 and 234.58 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 368.43 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/368.43 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 368.43 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 86,426.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,426.31/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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