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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 368.28 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 368.28 and 154.32 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 368.28 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/368.28 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 368.28 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 56,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832.97/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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