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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 367.96 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 367.96 and 242.76 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 367.96 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/367.96 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 367.96 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 89,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,325.97/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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