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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 336.76 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 336.76 and 236.57 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 336.76 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/336.76 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 336.76 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 79,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,666.13/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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