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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 368.73 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 368.73 and 232.86 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 368.73 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/368.73 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 368.73 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 85,862.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.47/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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