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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 337.96 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 337.96 and 235.70 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 337.96 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/337.96 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 337.96 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 79,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,657.17/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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