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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 369.23 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 369.23 and 243.99 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 369.23 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/369.23 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 369.23 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 90,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,087.21/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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