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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.48 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.48 and 235.20 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.48 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.48 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.48 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 86,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666.50/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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