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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.04 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.04 and 239.50 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.04 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.04 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.04 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 88,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,145.58/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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