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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 367.88 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 367.88 and 154.24 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 367.88 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/367.88 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 367.88 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 56,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741.81/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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