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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 368.07 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 368.07 and 238.22 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 368.07 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/368.07 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 368.07 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 87,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,681.64/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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