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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 366.06 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 366.06 and 243.24 is: 362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 366.06 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/366.06 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 366.06 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 89,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,040.43/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.57

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