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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 369.11 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 369.11 and 239.95 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 369.11 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/369.11 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 369.11 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 88,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,567.94/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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