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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.45 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.45 and 238.47 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.45 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.45 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.45 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 87,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,863.08/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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