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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.32 and 233.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.32 and 233.41 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.32 = 233.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.32 = 233.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.32 × 233.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 85,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,968.07/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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