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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 369.20 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 369.20 and 236.05 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 369.20 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/369.20 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 369.20 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 87,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,149.33/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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