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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.44 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.44 and 204.52 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.44 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.44 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.44 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 75,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,353.35/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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