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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 366.32 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 366.32 and 239.29 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 366.32 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/366.32 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 366.32 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 87,656.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,656.40/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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