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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 365.48 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 365.48 and 236.94 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 365.48 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/365.48 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 365.48 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 86,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,596.83/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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