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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 368.28 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 368.28 and 244.65 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 368.28 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/368.28 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 368.28 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 90,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,099.70/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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