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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.70 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.70 and 236.35 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.70 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.70 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.70 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 87,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,142.25/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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