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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 366.93 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 366.93 and 241.79 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 366.93 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/366.93 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 366.93 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 88,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,718.17/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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