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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 370.33 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 370.33 and 234.72 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 370.33 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/370.33 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 370.33 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 86,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,923.27/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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