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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.52 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.52 and 235.52 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.52 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.52 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.52 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 86,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,793.83/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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