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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 366.09 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 366.09 and 245.28 is: 365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 366.09 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/366.09 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 366.09 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 89,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,794.56/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.55

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