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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.80 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.80 and 205.44 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.80 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.80 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.80 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 75,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,766.27/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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