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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.30 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.30 and 231.40 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.30 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.30 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.30 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 85,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,224.62/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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